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| Valle d'Aosta DOC | A general DOC with seven subzones. Accounts for more than 80% of total production. |
| Valle d'Aosta DOC Donnas | - Located around the Lower Valley town of Donnas - Produces a red wine from at least 85% Nebbiolo (Picotendro) - "mountain brother of Barolo" - Minimum of 24 months aging, with at least 10 months in oak |
| Valle d'Aosta DOC Chambave | - Located around the town of Chambave in the Central Valley - Produces three designations - A red from at least 70% Petit Rouge - A dry, aromatic white from Moscato Bianco - A sweet, long-lived passito from air-dried Moscato Bianco |
| Valle d'Aosta DOC Torrette | - Located around Aosta in the Central Valley - Produces a red wine from at least 70% Petit Rouge - Largest and most productive sub-zone in the DOC |
| Valle d'Aosta DOC Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle | - Located around towns of Morgex and La Salle in the Upper Valley - Produces a dry white wine entirely from Prie Blanc - Some of the highest vineyards in Europe (up to 1,200 m) - Small quanity of traditional method sparkling also produced |
| Gattinara DOCG | - Located in Northern Piemonte, with most favorable natural conditions - Wines minimum of 90% Nebbiolo, balance Vespolina and/or Uva Rara, with Vespolina representing no more than 4% - Minimum 35 months aging, including minimum 24 months in oak - Riservas must be aged minimum 47 months with 36 months in oak |
| Ghemme DOCG | - Located in Northern Piemonte, opposite Gattinara on east bank of Sesia River - Wines minimum of 85% Nebbiolo, balance Vespolina and/or Uva Rara - Minimum 34 months aging, including minimum 18 months in oak - Riservas must be aged minimum 46 months with 24 months in oak |
| Lessona DOC | - Located in Northern Piemonte - Wines minimum of 85% Nebbiolo, balance Vespolina and/or Uva Rara |
| Bramaterra DOC | - Located in Northern Piemonte between Lessona and Gattinara - Wines 50% to 80% Nebbiolo, balance: Up to 30% Croatina, up to 20% Vespolina and/or Uva Rara |
| Boca DOC | - Located in Northern Piemonte, on east bank of Sesia River - Wines 70% to 90% Nebbiolo, balance Vespolina and/or Uva Rara |
| Carema DOC | - Located in Northern Piemonte at the foothills of the Alps - Tiny winegrowing area known for production of Nebbiolo-based vino di montagna (mountain wine) - Traditionally trained with local pergola system called topia - Wines minimum 85% Nebbiolo - Minimum aging is two years, one year in oak - Riserva aging is minimum three years, one year in oak |
| Erbaluce di Caluso (or Caluso) DOCG | - Located in Northern Piemonte - Vineyards are mainly trained using the traditional pergola system - Three white wines are produced, all from 100% Erbaluce: Dry - bright acidity, minerality, attractive floral aromas, citrus, green apple Sparkling - traditional method spumante Passito - must be aged three years |
| Barolo DOCG | - Located in Alba district of Piemonte - Limited to certain hills surrounding 11 towns - Wines are 100% Nebbiolo - 181 geographical designations among which 11 are communal - Minimum aging is 38 months, minimum 18 in oak - Riserva minimum aging is 62 months, minimum 18 in oak |
| Barbaresco DOCG | - Located in Alba district of Piemonte - Wines are 100% Nebbiolo - 66 geographical designations - Minimum aging is 26 months, minimum 9 in oak - Riserva minimum aging is 50 months, minimum 9 in oak |
| Dogliani DOCG | - Located in Alba district of Piemonte - Limited to certain hills surrounding 11 towns - Wines are 100% Dolcetto - Most prestigious of the Dolcetto appellations - Superiore classification with lower yields, higher ABV and min one year aging |
| Dolcetto di Diano d'Alba (or Diano d'Alba) DOCG | - Located in Alba district of Piemonte - Hillside vineyards surrounding Diano d'Alba - Wines are 100% Dolcetto grown exclusively on better exposed hillsides - 76 sori (cru sites) recognized by the disciplinare - Superiore classification with lower yields, higher ABV and min 10 months aging |
| Dolcetto d'Alba DOC | - Located in Alba district of Piemonte - Produces the most Dolcetto wine - Many Barolo and Barbaresco producers also produce Dolcetto d'Alba - Wines are 100% Dolcetto grown exclusively on cooler, higher hillsides - Superiore classification with lower yields, higher ABV and min 12 months aging |
| Barbera d'Alba DOC | - Located in Alba district of Piemonte - DOC extends to Lower Langhe (including Barolo and Barbaresco) and the hills of Roero - Many Barolo and Barbaresco producers also produce Barbera d'Alba - Wines are minimum 85% Barbera, balance is Nebbiolo, usually 100% - Vines are placed where Nebbiolo would not succeed - Superiore classification with lower yields, higher ABV and min 12 months aging, with 4 in oak |
| Langhe DOC | - Located in Alba district of Piemonte - Catch all appellation that includes Langhe, Roero and 90 communes within Cuneo - Flexible regulations - Native grapes include Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcettoand Arneis, as well as Favorita, Freisa and Nascetta - International grapes include Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot Nero |
| Langhe Nebbiolo DOC | - Located in Alba district of Piemonte - Catch all appellation that includes Langhe, Roero and 90 communes within Cuneo - Flexible regulations - Barolo and Barbaresco producers can use this for Nebbiolo based wines that don't meet the stricter rules of their DOCGs, and other creative projects |
| Alta Langa DOCG | - Located in Alba district of Piemonte - Metodo classico (traditional method) sparkling wines - 90%-100% Pinot Nero and/or Chardonnay, with PN usually leading - Bianco and rosato styles - Must be vintage dated and must spend 30 months on the lees - Riservas must spend 36 months |
| Roero DOCG | - Located in Roero Hills north of Alba in the Alba district of Piemonte - Wines are at least 95% Nebbiolo - 153 geographical designations, of which 18 are communal - Minimum aging is 20 months, minimum 6 in oak - Riserva minimum aging is 32 months, minimum 6 in oak |
| Roero Arneis DOCG | - Located in Roero Hills north of Alba in the Alba district of Piemonte - Wines are at least 95% Arneis - 153 geographical designations, of which 18 are communal - Riserva minimum aging is 16 months - A less common spumante version is also made |
| Barbera d'Asti DOCG | - Located in the Monferrato Astigiano district of Piemonte - Wines are at least 90% Barbera - Must be aged at least 4 months - Superiore specially selected grapes and 14 months aging, 6 in oak - Volumetrically, second largest Piemonte appelation with 20 million bottles per year |
| Nizza DOCG | - Located in the Monferrato Astigiano district of Piemonte - Includes 18 villages around the city of Nizza Monferrato - Wines are 100% Barbera - Must be aged at least 18 months, with 6 in oak - Riserva must be aged at least 30 months aging, 12 in oak |
| Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG | - Located in the Monferrato Astigiano district of Piemonte - Wines are minimum 90% Ruche, balance Barbera or Brachetto |
| Brachetto d'Acqui (or Acqui) DOCG | - Located in the Monferrato Astigiano district of Piemonte - Wines are minimum 97% Brachetto - Sweet wine made in four styles: still or lightly fizzy, sparkling and passito - Drier versions have been allowed since 2017 |
| Freisa d'Asti DOC | - Located in the Monferrato Astigiano district of Piemonte - Wines are apparently 100% Freisa - Four styles: still, still Superiore, frizzante and spumante - Superiore must be aged at least one year - All versions can be dry or off-dry to medium sweet |
| Grignolino d'Asti DOC | - Located in the Monferrato Astigiano district of Piemonte - Wines are minimum 90% Grignolino, balance is Freisa |
| Asti DOCG | - Located in the Monferrato Astigiano district of Piemonte - Wines are minimum 100% Moscato Bianco - Includes two DOCGs: Asti DOCG (Sparkling) and Moscato d'Asti DOCG - Volumetrically Piemonte's largest appellation (>80 million bottles/year) |
| Asti DOCG (Sparkling) | - Located in the Monferrato Astigiano district of Piemonte - The larger of two DOCG's under the general Asti DOCG heading - Fully sparkling (spumante) - Most made in the tank method, but small amount of traditional method - Since 2017 drier (Extra Dry) version allowed - labelled "secco" |
| Moscato d'Asti DOCG | - Located in the Monferrato Astigiano district of Piemonte - The smaller of two DOCG's under the general Asti DOCG heading - Made from best and ripest grapes - Single fermentation stopped by chilling at 5.0%-5.5% ABV - Some CO2 retained, resulting in slightly fizzy wine - Three sub-zones: Canelli, Santa Vittroria d'Alba, Strevi - Can also be produced as vendemmia tardiva under name Moscato d'Asti Vendemmia Tardiva DOCG |
| Barbera del Monferrato DOC | - Located in the Basso and Alto Monferrato districts of Piemonte - Shares most of the same territory as Barbera d'Asti - Wines are at least 85% Barbera, balance Freisa, Grignolino a/o Dolcetto - No aging requirements |
| Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG | - Located in the Basso and Alto Monferrato districts of Piemonte - Shares most of the same territory as Barbera d'Asti - Wines are at least 85% Barbera, balance Freisa, Grignolino a/o Dolcetto - Made from best and ripest Barbera grapes - Must be aged at least 14 months, 6 in oak |
| Dolcetto di Ovada DOC | - Located in the Basso and Alto Monferrato districts of Piemonte - Wines are at least 97% Dolcetto, balance other reds - No aging requirements |
| Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore (or Ovada) DOCG | - Located in the Basso and Alto Monferrato districts of Piemonte - Wines are 100% Dolcetto - Minimum one year aging - Single vineyard bottlings require minimum 20 months aging - Riservas require minimum two years aging |
| Cortese di Gavi (or Gavi) DOCG | - Located in the Basso and Alto Monferrato districts of Piemonte - 18 MGAs - Most important appellation for Cortese - Wines are 100% Cortese, usually still, but some frizzante and spumante - Riservas must be single vineyard, and have 12 months aging, 6 in oak - Sparkling riserva must be single vineyard and traditional method - In cool years some MCR may be permitted |
| Colli Tortonesi DOC | - Located in the Basso and Alto Monferrato districts of Piemonte - Range of styles: rosso and bianco blends, frizzante, spumante and single varietals - Red grapes are Barbera, Dolcetto and Cortese - White grape of note is Timorasso - Two official subzones: Monleale and Terre di Libarna - Monleale -Barbera based, minimum 20 months aging, 6 in oak - Terre di Libarna - Varietal (95%-100%) Timorasso, red Barbera based blend and white Timorasso based blend - Note: Timorasso may be labeled as "Derthona" |
| Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese DOC | - Located in the Basso and Alto Monferrato districts of Piemonte - Wines are at least 90% Grignolino, balance Freisa - No aging requirements |
| Cinque Terre DOC | - Located in the Riviera di Levante region of Liguria - Same area as Cinque Terre Schiaccetra DOC - Wines are dry white blends: - Min. 40% Bosco, max. 40% Albarola and/or Vermentino, up to 20% other authorized white grapes - Bosco (structure), Vermentino (perfume), Albarola (acidity) - Three small sub-zones with stricter standards: Costa de Sera, Costa de Campu and Costa da Posa |
| Cinque Terre Schiaccetra DOC | - Located in the Riviera di Levante region of Liguria - Same area as Cinque Terre DOC - Wines are sweet passito white blends: - Min. 40% Bosco, max. 40% Albarola and/or Vermentino, up to 20% other authorized white grapes - Bosco (structure), Vermentino (perfume), Albarola (acidity) |
| Colli di Luni DOC | - Partially located in the Riviera di Levante region of Liguria - Interregional DOC shared between Liguria and Tuscany - Four wines: - Colli di Luni Vermentino - at least 90% Vermentino - Colli di Luni Albarola - at least 85% Albarola - Colli di Luni Bianco - white blend of Vermentino and Trebbiano Toscano - Colli di Luni Rosso - red blend based on Sangiovese |
| Riviera Ligure di Ponente DOC | - Located in the Riviera di Ponente region of Liguria - Most of western Liguria and largest DOC in terms of land under vine - Four wines: - Riviera Ligure di Ponente Pigato - at least 95% Pigato - Riviera Ligure di Ponente Vermentino- at least 95% Vermentino - Riviera Ligure di Ponente Moscato- dry and passito - Riviera Ligure di Ponente Rossesse- at least 90% Rossesse; also passito - Riviera Ligure di Ponente Granaccia - 100% Granaccia (Cannonau) |
| Rossesse di Dolceacqua (or Dolceacqua) DOC | - Located in the Riviera di Ponente region of Liguria - 38 MGA - Wines are at least 95% Rossesse - Superiore version has min. 13% ABV and minimum one year aging |
| Ormeasco di Pornassio (or Pornassio) DOC | - Located in the Riviera di Ponente region of Liguria - Wines are at least 95% Dolcetto (Ormeasco) - Superiore version has higher min. ABV and minimum one year aging |
| Sforzato (or Sfursat) di Valtellina DOCG | - Located in the Valtellina sub-region of Lombardia - Appassimento process (like Amarone) - 100% Nebbiolo - Min. 14% abv - Min. 20 months aging, min 12 months in oak |
| Valtellina Superiore DOCG | - Located in the Valtellina sub-region of Lombardia - Min. 90% Nebbiolo (but most 100%) - Min. 24 months aging, 12 in oak - Roserva - min. 36 months aging - Five sub-zones: Valgella, Inferno, Grumello, Sassella, Maroggia |
| Franciacorta DOCG | - Located in the Franciacorta and Brescia Hills sub-region of Lombardia - Wines are Chardonnay dominant, with Pinot Nero and Pinot Bianco - Pinot Bianco cannot exceed 50% in the blend - Since 2017, Erbamat can constitute up to 10% - Metodo classico - NV - at least 18 months on the lees - Millesimato - at least 30 months on the lees - Riserva - at least 60 months on the lees - Saten - NV Blanc de Blanc bottled at less than 5 atm of pressure, min. 24 months on less - Franciacorta Rose - min. 35% Pinot Nero, aged for 24 months on lees; also available as millesimato and riserva |
| Moscato di Scanzo (or Scanzo) DOCG | - Located in the Bergamo Hills sub-region of Lombardia - Smallest DOCG in Italy - Sweet passito wines are 100% Moscato di Scanzo - Hand picked ripe or overripe (not botrysized) grapes air dried for a minimum of three weeks, aged for a minimum of two years |
| Bonarda dell'Otrepo Pavese DOC | - Located in the Oltrepo Pavese sub-region of Lombardia - Wines are at least 85% Croatina (Bonarda), balance Barbera, Uva Rara a/o Ughetta - Traditionally finished with a little RS - Can be produced in still, vivace and frizzante styles; frizzante most common |
| Buttafuoco dell'Oltrepo Pavese (or Buttafuoco) DOC | - Located in the Oltrepo Pavese sub-region of Lombardia - Wines are based on Croatina and Barbera (25%-65%) and maximum of 45% Uva Rara and Ughetta - Undergo oak maturation - A frizzante version is also produced |
| Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG | - Located in the Oltrepo Pavese sub-region of Lombardia - Wines largely based on Pinot Nero - At least 70% Pinot Nero; balance Chardonnay a/o Pinot Bianco a/o Pinot Grigio - Wines with at least 85% Pinot Nero can be labeled as "Pinot Nero" - NV must spend 15 months on lees - Millesimato must spend 24 months on lees - Rose is a growing category, best are branded "Cruase" |
| Lugana DOC | - Located in the Garda Lombardo sub-region of Lombardia - White wine based on min. 90% Turbiana (Trebbiano di Lugana) - Lugana released a few months after harvest - Lugana Superiore aged for min. 12 months - Lugana Riserva aged for min. 24 months, min. 6 in bottle - Vendemmia tardiva and spumante versions also released |
| Riviera del Garda Classico DOC | - Located in the Garda Lombardo sub-region of Lombardia - Three wines: varietal Gropello, rosso and chiaretto (rose) - Rosso and chiaretto may include Marzemino, Sangiovese and Barbera - One official sub-zone: Valtenesi, only for rosso and chiaretto styles; the rosso may be produced as a Riserva - A bianco blend may also be made based on Riesling a/o Riesling Italico |
| Colli Piacentini DOC | - Located in the Hills of Piacenza sub-region of Emilia - Umbrella appellation covers several styles of wines from native and international grapes - Most of the wine is white from Malvasia di Candia Aromatica - Wines are traditionally aromatic, perfumed, off-dry, refreshing and often semi-sparkling, but sweeter styles such as passitos are also traditional - Four sub-zones that each focus on a white blend, three zones largely based on Malvasia di Candia Aromatica, Ortrugo and Trebbiano Romagnolo; fourth zone is Vin Santo di Vigoleno from Santa Maria and Melara |
| Gutturnio DOC | - Located in the Hills of Piacenza sub-region of Emilia - Wine is a Barbera/Bonarda (Croatina) blend - Traditionally made in a frizzante style - Superiore if they possess higher than minimum alcohol level - Riserva if higher abv, and two years aging, six months in oak |
| Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC | - Located in the Lambrusco District of Emilia on the plains near Modena - Wines are at least 60% Lambrusco di Sorbara and up to 40% Lambrusco Salamino - Permitted styles are rosso, rosato, frizzante and spumante, finished dry or off-dry - Prototypical classical Lambrusco and most renowned |
| Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOC | - Located in the Lambrusco District of Emilia in the hills south of Modena - Wines are 100% Lambrusco Grasparossa - Permitted styles are rosso, rosato, frizzante and spumante, finished dry or off-dry - Wines are deeper, purple-red color, higher acidty and noticeable tannin |
| Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce DOC | - Located in the Lambrusco District of Emilia on the plain north of Modena - Wines are 100% Lambrusco Salamino - Permitted styles are rosso, rosato, frizzante and spumante, finished dry - DOC has the highest production numbers of the Lambrusco DOCs |
| Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto DOCG | - Located in the Bologne District of Emilia - Wines are at least 85% Grechetto (Pignoletto) and can be produced as frizzante, spumante or superiore (still) wines - Superiore wines from Classico district must be at least 95% Grechetto |
| Pignoletto DOC | - Located in the Bologne District of Emilia - Wines are based on Grechetto (Pignoletto) and can be produced as still, frizzante, spumante, passito and vendemmia tardiva - Three sub-zones: Modena, Reno and Colli d'Imola |
| Romagna Albana DOC | - Located in Romagna - First white DOCG in Italy! - Based on Albana - Wines are still and produced in dry (secco), medium dry to medium sweet (amabile), sweet (dolce) and passito - Passito riserva requires higher abv and minimum one year aging |
| Romagna DOC | Umbrella DOC incorporating five previously independent DOCs: - Romagna Sangiovese DOC - Romagna Spumante DOC - Romagna Cagnina DOC - Romagna Pagadebit DOC - Romagna Trebbiano DOC |
| Romagna Sangiovese DOC | - Subdesignation of the Romagna DOC - Wines are at least 85% Sangiovese - Superiore, riserva and novello - 12 sub-zones require 95% Sangiovese, lower yields and higher abv |
| Romagna Albana Spumante DOC | - Subdesignation of the Romagna DOC - Same zone of production as Romagna Albana DOC - Wines are partially dried Albana grapes made by tank or traditional method |
| Romagna Cagnina DOC | - Subdesignation of the Romagna DOC - Wines are sweet reds based on Terrano grape |
| Romagna Pagadebit DOC | - Subdesignation of the Romagna DOC - White wine based on Bombino Bianco ("Pagadebit") |
| Romagna Trebbiano DOC | - Subdesignation of the Romagna DOC - Wines based on Trebbiano Romagnolo, but some Trebbiano Toscano allowed - Still, semi-sparkling or sparkling styles, finished dry or off-dry |
| Trentino DOC | - Regional appellation covering entire winegrowning area of Trentino - Six important sub-zones: - Vin Santo - Vin Santo Superiore - Marzemino - Isera - Ziresi - Valle de Cembra |
| Trentino DOC Vin Santo | - Subzone of Trentino DOC - One of the most prestigious and opulent dessert wines in Italy - Nosiola grapes are dried on graticci in high, well ventilated rooms so the Ora breeze can pass through during appassimento - Appassiment can last up to 5-6 months during which botrytis affects grapes - Vinification can take up to two or three years before reaching 12-13% abv - Wine then aged at least three years, often in small oak barrels - Some producers age the wine for at least seven to ten years |
| Trentino DOC Vin Santo Superiore | - Subzone of Trentino DOC (more restrictive than Vin Santo) - Longer minimum drying time - Higher minimum potential alcohol - Minimum aging period of at least four years |
| Trentino DOC Marzemino | - Subzone of Trentino DOC in southern part of the Adige Valley corresponding to the Vallagarina area - Only subzone in which Marzemino may be produced |
| Trentino DOC Isera | - Subzone of Trentino DOC around the town of Isera - Where Trentino Superiore Marzemino may be produced |
| Trentino DOC Ziresi | - Subzone of Trentino DOC around the towns of Volano and Calliano - Where Trentino Superiore Marzemino may be produced - One of the richest and fullest-bodied Marzeminos in Trentino |
| Trentino DOC Valle de Cembra | - Subzone of Trentino DOC encompassing the Cembra Valley - Permiots production of varietal wines from Muller Thurgau, Riesling, Schiava, Schiava Gentile and Pinot Nero - Muller Thurgau is considered to produce the most distinctive wines |
| Teroldego Rotaliano DOC | - Located in the Rotaliano Plan north of Trento in Trentino - Wines are 100% Teroldego - Riserva must be aged for a minimum of two years - Rosato (or Kretzer) style is also produced |
| Trento DOC | - Covers all sparkling wine production in Trentino - Area corresponds approximately to Trentino DOC - Wines are mainly Chardonnay and Pinot Nero, Chardonnay leading - Some Pinot Bianco a/o Meunier may supplement blend - NV - at least 15 months on lees - Millesimato - at least 24 months on lees - Riserva - at least 36 months on lees - Rosato and rosato riserva may also be produced |
| Alto Adige / Sudtirol DOC | - The large regional DOC of Alto Adige - All wines under the DOC must be varietally labeled except: - Spumante Metodo Classico Alto Adige / Sudtirol and - Uncommon white blend labeled as Alto Adige Bianco / Sudtirol Weiss based on Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco and Pinot Grigio - Six sub-zones, three of note: Terlano/Terlaner, Valle Isarco/Eisacktaler, Santa Maddalena/St. Magdalener |
| Alto Adige / Sudtirol DOC Terlano/Terlaner | - Subzone of Alto Adige / Sudtirol DOC for white wines around Terlano - Considered regional home of Sauvignon Blanc - Varietals include Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Muller Thurgau, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Riesling Italico (Welschriesling) and Sylvaner (Silvaner) - With no varietal designation, it is a traditional blend of 50% Pinot Bianco a/o Chardonnay and small portion of Sauvignon Blanc - Riserva must be aged a minimum of two years - Vendemmia tardiva and passito wines are also produced |
| Alto Adige / Sudtirol DOC Valle Isarco/Eisacktaler | - Subzone of Alto Adige / Sudtirol DOC - Italy's most northerly appellation - Focused on white varieties - Sylvaner, Kerner and Muller Thurgau excel - Veltliner, Rieslilng, Gewurtztraminer and Pinot Grigio also do well. - Riserva must be aged a minimum of two years - Vendemmia tardiva and passito wines are also produced |
| Alto Adige / Sudtirol DOC Santa Maddalena/St. Magdalener | - Subzone of Alto Adige / Sudtirol DOC - Historic home of Schiava (and the best) - Smaller area around Santa Maddalena my carry Classico/Klassisch designation |
| Lago di Caldaro / Kalterersee DOC | - Shared DOC between Alto Adige/Sudtirol and Trentino - Produces a large quantity of Schiava - Wines are at least 85% Schiava - There is a classico/klassisch area - Superiore can apply to wines over 11% abv - "schelto/auslese" can apply to wines over 11.5% abv - "schelto classico superiore" must be over 12% abv |
| Bardolino DOC | - Located in the Western Veneto sub-region of Veneto - Wines are red blends similar to those of Valpolicella - Corvina Veronese 35-80%, of which up to 20% may be Corvinone - Rondinella 10-40% - Molinara 0-15% - Bardolino Classico DOC - for classico sub-zone - Bardolino Chiaretto DOC - for highly regarded rose - Bardolino Novello DOC - for novello in which at least 85% of the grapes undergo carbonic maceration - Bardolino Classico Novello DOC |
| Bardolino Superiore DOCG | - Located in the Western Veneto sub-region of Veneto - Fuller and more substantial style of Bardolino, due to lower yields, higher abv and at least one year of aging - Wines are red blends similar to those of Valpolicella - Corvina Veronese 35-80%, of which up to 20% may be Corvinone - Rondinella 10-40% - Molinara 0-15% - Bardolino Superiore Classico DOCG - for classico sub-zone |
| Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG | - Located in the Western Veneto sub-region of Veneto - Wines are a blend of three red grapes: - Corvina Veronese 45-95% - Corvinone up to 50% - Rondinella 5-30% - Recioto is drying healthy whole bunches of grapes for at least three to four months; some botrytis develops; dessicated grapes are vinified; fermentation is stopped by chilling when RS is just right. - Only 65% of vineyard's grapes may be used in recioto |
| Amarone della Valpolilcella DOCG | - Located in the Western Veneto sub-region of Veneto - Wines are a blend of three red grapes: - Corvina Veronese 45-95% - Corvinone up to 50% - Rondinella 5-30% - Similar to Recioto healthy whole bunches of grapes are dried (usually shorter time than for recioto); botrytis is avoided; dessicated grapes are vinified; fermented to dry. - Only 65% of vineyard's grapes may be used in Amarone - Must have minimum of 14% abv and two years aging - Riserva must be aged for at least four years |
| Valpolicella DOC | - Located in the Western Veneto sub-region of Veneto - Wines are a blend of three red grapes: - Corvina Veronese 45-95% - Corvinone up to 50% - Rondinella 5-30% - Classico in the sub-zone of original production - Superiore from selected grapes resulting in more structure and higher abv, one year aging; some use ripasso technique or add semi-dried grapes to must |
| Valpolicella Ripasso DOC | - Located in the Western Veneto sub-region of Veneto - Wines are a blend of three red grapes: - Corvina Veronese 45-95% - Corvinone up to 50% - Rondinella 5-30% - Freshly made Valpolicella poured on vinacce (left-over unpressed skins and lees) of Amarone or Recioto and left in contact for one to two weeks - It is permitted to add up to 15% freshly vinified Amarone - One year minimum aging - Classico in the sub-zone of original production - Superiore has minimum 13% abv |
| Soave DOC | - Located in the Western Veneto sub-region of Veneto - Topographically two halves: - Western half includes steep, limestone-based hills that run north-south up to the town of Soave. Limestone produces elegant, complex wines with marked tropical and ripe fruit aromas combined with floral notes. - Eastern half is fomed by low volcanic hills that run from north to south tup to the town of Monteforte d'Alpone. These volcanic soils are rich inminerals and are peppered with outcrops of basalt and limestone. Basalt rich soils produce more structured and intense wines with spicy notes and characteristic almond note. - Wines must be at least 70% Garganega, with max 30% Trebbiano di Soave a/o Chardonnay - Many top producers use 100% Garganega - Classico subzone exists - Spumante version authorized |
| Soave Superiore DOCG | - Located in the Western Veneto sub-region of Veneto - Produced from a more restricted area than Soave DOC, i.e., the Recioto di Soave DOCG production area - Wines must be at least 70% Garganega, with max 30% Trebbiano di Soave a/o Chardonnay - Vineyards have higher minimum planting density and lower max yield - Wines have higher minimum potential alcohol and cannot be released until April 1 of the year following harvest - Riserva cannot be released until November 1 of the year following harvest - Classico subzone exists |
| Recioto di Soave DOCG | - Located in the Western Veneto sub-region of Veneto - Same subzone as Soave Superiore DOCG - Chardonnay not allowed and most reciotos are 100% Garganega - Recioto is drying healthy whole bunches of grapes for at least three to four months; some botrytis develops; dessicated grapes are vinified; fermentation is stopped by chilling when RS is just right. - Classico sub-zone exists - Spumante version authorized |
| Recioto di Ganbellara DOCG | - Located in the Central Veneto sub-region of Veneto - Wine is made from 100% Garganega - Recioto is drying healthy whole bunches of grapes for at least three to four months; some botrytis develops; dessicated grapes are vinified; fermentation is stopped by chilling when RS is just right. - Classico sub-zone exists - Spumante version authorized (but cannot be Classico) |
| Breganze DOC | - Located in the Central Veneto sub-region of Veneto - Wide range of single varietal wines - Two unique wines are Torcolato and Vespaiolo, both from Vespaiola - Torcolato is a passito wine from 100% Vespaiola - Torcolato Riserva must be aged a minimum of two years - Vespaiolo is an interesting, dry, single varietal (Vespaiola) that can be produced in a spumante version |
| Colli Euganei Fior D'Arancio (or Fior d'Arancio Colli Euganei) DOCG | - Located in the Central Veneto sub-region of Veneto - Wines based on Moscato Giallo - Styles range from dry to sweet, but intense and concentrated passito style represents the most common and successful version of the grape - A spumante version is authorized |
| Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG | - Located in the Eastern Veneto sub-region of Veneto - Wines must be at least 85% Glera; balance local varieties such as Verdiso, Bianchetta Trevigiana, Perera and Glera Lunga - Made in still, frizzante and spumante styles; spumante dominates - Various sweetness levels permitted, but Extra Dry is most common, Brut second most common - Spumante usually tank (Martinotti) method, but some traditional - NV or millesimato |
| Colli di Conegliano DOCG | - Located in the Eastern Veneto sub-region of Veneto - A white wine blend based on Manzoni Bianco - Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay are blending partners - Two sub-zones: Refrontolo and Torchiato di Fregona - Refrontolo is a red wine made from air-dried Marzemino grapes; there is also a passito versino - Torchiato di Fregona is a rare, white passito made from Glera, Boschera and Verdiso that must go through 150 days of appassimento |
| Colli di Conegliano Rosso DOCG | - Located in the Eastern Veneto sub-region of Veneto - A redwine blend made from Marzemino, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. - Must be aged for two years, with at least six months in oak - Riserva must be aged for three years, with at least one year in oak |
| Asolo - Prosecco DOCG | - Located in the Eastern Veneto sub-region of Veneto surrounding Asolo - Wines are Glera based and mainly tank method spumantes - Dry and frizzante also produced - A superiore label also exists |
| Piave DOC | - Located in the Eastern Plains District sub-region of Veneto - Produces a large quantity of varietal wine and is a major producer of Merlot - "Piave Rosso" must be at least 50% Merlot - Most distinctive wine is Raboso Piave (Raboso del Piave DOC) - Among whites, most interesting are Tai (Friulano) and Verduzzo - Raboso and Verduzzo can also be made in passito versions |
| Piave Malanotte (or Malanotte del Piave) DOCG | - Located in the Eastern Plains District sub-region of Veneto - Same area as Piave DOC - Wine must be at least 70% Raboso Piave and balance Raboso Veronese - Between 15% and 30% of the grapes must be air dried |